IPL 2020: We weren't in the race at all really,  says Eoin Morgan after losing against MI

Kolkata Knight Riders' newly-appointed skipper Eoin Morgan has acknowledged that they have just not been good enough in their recent IPL matches.

Eoin Morgan took on his new role as the captain of the KKR just a few hours before their game against the Mumbai Indians. A new sense of energy was expected from the team, but it was not meant to be.

Electing to bat first, KKR found themselves in all sorts of trouble, no thanks to MI's brilliant bowling lineup.

A hard-earned half-century from Pat Cummins and a good show from Morgan ensured an extra 87 runs were added, and with that KKR reached a total of 148-5.

"We weren’t in the race at all really, being four or five down. Managed to get a score on the board but when Mumbai play like that, they are hard to stop. Guys fought hard but just not enough runs on the board," Eoin Morgan said after the game.

Don't think (promoting myself) would have made much difference today: Eoin Morgan

Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 78 as MI chased down the target rather easily with more than 3 overs to spare

A brilliant 78 from Quinton de Kock helped MI reach the target comfortably with 8 wickets and 3 overs to spare. It was yet another game where none of Dinesh Karthik, Morgan or Andre Russell performed.

Morgan stated that he sent Karthik ahead of him to bat because he wanted to back his ability. Although things didn't go quite as planned, Morgan still has faith in KKR's lower-middle-order and is hopeful that they will bring their 'A' game in the upcoming matches.

"No. 4, 5 and 6 we have lot of experience. We’re trying to adapt according to the situations. Don’t think it would have made much difference today," Eoin Morgan said.

KKR will play their next game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi on 18th October.